Youth and Experience: Leads Talks Filmmaking Truths at Tribeca

Heather Kafka and Bryan Poyser on the reality of aging indie

"...infrastructure to support, frankly, grownups in the industry. The current zero-budget, zero-support, put-it-on-your-credit-cards model is fine when you’re in..."

June 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

Looking into the causes of a predicament that somehow snuck up on the city

"...around providing police, fire, and EMS service; and a current presidential administration hellbent on slashing federal spending on local..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Under One of the World’s Most Extreme Abortion Bans, Texas Doubles Down

And also clarifies what a “lifesaving” abortion is

"...abortions. It followed repeated reports that, due to our current ban’s vague language, doctors are not sure how close..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Keeping Our Eye on the Week’s Recommended Arts Events

Art and culture abounds, even on the weekdays

"...Ask a modern romance novel fan their top five current authors, and odds are good Katherine Center is somewhere..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 6-12

"...requires both fire and finesse. I think you are currently in a phase when blacksmithing is an apt metaphor...."

June 6, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...bill” is big, all right. If passed in its current form, it will add $2.4 trillion to the U.S...."

June 6, 2025 News Feature

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...NOOK reformatted the festival into its current eight-day format in 2023, championing a “Black Culture 360”..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Album Review: Will Johnson’s Pensive Trip to Diamond City

Folk-rock troubadour strips down for 10th solo album

"...Johnson has countless stories to tell. Apart from his current spot in Jason Isbell’s band the 400 Unit, the..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...On account of our current political landscape, “home” implies not so much a physical..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...Feeling a bit dystopian in the current political climate? Check out the first half of the..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bracing for School Closures

AISD says all schools at risk, but parents worry for poor areas

"...to find new principals and teachers. Several of Webb’s current teachers spoke about the process at the May 22..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hole in the Wall Opens Coffee Shop in Karaoke Space

Amity’s replaces Jewboy Cantina in the back room

"...a coffee shop named after the daughter of its current general manager, in honor of the women who made..."

May 27, 2025 Music Post by Levi Langley

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...test, so if HB 4 is adopted in its current form they will be tested less. That’s important because..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 23-29

"...though it often works pretty well. In accordance with current astrological omens, however, I suggest an alternative approach for..."

May 23, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Sounds of Survival: SIMS Marks Three Decades of Supporting Music Professionals

Austin music community celebrates community of care

"...In 2025, SIMS’ mission feels in step with current concerns over mental health and access to affordable care...."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Texas Moves to Put Unborn Jesus Pro-Life Statue on Capitol Grounds

Donor-funded Texas Life Monument was approved by House and Senate

"...The Senate Concurrent Resolution 19 does not refer to the Texas Life..."

May 21, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

State Prepares to Kill Another Inmate May 20

Attorneys argue support for death penalty has waned since trial

"...his past mitigated his responsibility for the murder, his current attorneys have been forced to file appeals over issues..."

May 16, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Live Music Venue Parish Is Moving… Again

501 Brushy location will stay open through 2025

"...music venue Parish announced plans to move from its current location this week. Shows will continue at 501 Brushy..."

May 15, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...there’s more! This year, Cine is launching its first-ever concurrent conference, with fireside chats, workshops, and more taking place..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors

How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

May 16, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...new heights at this epic ending of Stiletto Coast’s current seafaring storyline. Cast members Gemma Nye, Pumpking, and Tangelo..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...In a statement, the office added that “[ACME] is currently assessing the implications of this notice and actively exploring..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Enough Already

"...NEW convention center need to be built when the current one is one that is not that old. Why..."

May 5, 2025 Postmarks

Unprecedented Instability

"...American people want to see tangible results. If the current trajectory continues, the Republican Party may face a landslide..."

May 5, 2025 Postmarks

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...Maury Sullivan said that AFS' $70,000 grant for the current fiscal year and the $35,000 grant it had been..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council Contemplates $100 Million Homeless Spending Plan

About half would be to maintain current levels of service

"...services at permanent supportive housing (PSH) units that are currently under construction...."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...rather mythic figure among local criminal justice activists. The current editor of the Caldwell/Hays Examiner, Renaud spent 27 years..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events

Weekday nights are for arting

"...because this took a lot to be in its current state, which is still largely rough-and-tumble in terms of..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies

Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

"...for less high-budget productions keeps up pace with Austin's current queer filmmaking scene. In particular, Raval calls out Yen..."

May 2, 2025 Column by James Scott

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...first I saw when I moved to Austin. His current diorama, or the bulk of it anyway, was born..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

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